High schools | Athletes of the Week

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Apr 14, 2017 at 11:30 PMApr 15, 2017 at 4:05 PM

The Dispatch high school Athletes of the Week, based on performances of April 3-9:

Emily Gant

CENTRAL CROSSING, SOFTBALL

Gant, a junior, went 3-0 with a save as the Comets improved to 7-0. In 22 2/3 innings pitched, she allowed no earned runs and just eight hits with 53 strikeouts, the highlight being a five-inning no-hitter against Pickerington North. She also batted .385 (5 for 13).

Nick Brandt

OLENTANGY ORANGE, BOYS LACROSSE

Brandt, a senior attack, had 24 points in three games and set school records for goals (nine) and points (11) while leading Orange to a 17-2 win over Westerville Central. He also had seven goals and two assists against Hilliard Bradley and four goals against Centerville.

Gant and Brandt will receive plaques from Motorists Insurance. Coaches are encouraged to email sports@dispatch.com or fax 614-461-8798 by 4 p.m. Mondays with nominations.